Andrew Mc Rae
Responses to the newly announced gun ban
The prime minister signalled the crackdown less than 24 hours after the Christchurch terror attacks. So how are the details of the announcement being received? Audio
Business News for 13 March 2019
Expatriate businessman Eric Watson faces a massive tax bill after the High Court rules his restructuring using Caribbean companies was a way to avoid $51m in tax. AMP slims down and reinvents its NZ… Audio
Rotorua residents frustrated by cost of replacing wood burners
Rotorua residents are facing having to pay thousands of dollars to install new wood burners in order to comply with the city's new air quality regulations that come into force next year. Video, Audio
Massive wasp nest discovered near Rotorua
A Rotorua exterminator is battling through the biggest job of his career as he destroys a giant German wasp nest estimated to hold up to about one-million wasps. Video, Audio
Sam Tanner breaks through sub-four minute mile barrier
Sam Tanner believed he could become the youngest New Zealander to achieve a sub-four minute mile - he broke that elusive barrier in Whanganui on Saturday. Audio
Benneydale locals against proposal to change town's name
Ngati Maniapoto's request to change the name of the small King Country town Benneydale to Te Māniaiti has been met by oposition from locals - and outsiders - who have signed a petition against the… Video, Audio
Markets Update for 26 February 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Kawerau man shot dead by police following armed robbery
A man is dead after being shot by police following an armed robbery at the First Credit Union in Kawerau. Video, Audio
Bella Vista homes removed after long-running saga
The first houses from the troubled Bella Vista subdivision in Tauranga are being removed over the next few days in what will be the final chapter in a long-running saga. Audio
Nelson fire: Wakefield locals back home, but wary
Wakefield residents have spent a night back in their own beds after being allowed to return home yesterday afternoon. But they have been warned to remain ready to evacuate - for days, if not weeks… Audio
Nelson-Tasman fire situation improves
While the Nelson-Tasman fire remains volatile, it appears the hard work of many fire fighters is beginning to pay off as the situation improves. Crews and helicopters are still busy watching for any… Video, Audio
Nelson fire appearing under control
Firefighters think they may have turned a corner in the fight to control the Nelson fire. About 3,000 people are out of their homes but Fire Emergency New Zealand think it's unlikely there will be… Audio
Nelson fire: Firefighters welcome low winds
Civil Defence says further evacuations can't be ruled out as the Nelson wildfire continues to burn. They say the situation is unpredictable and changeable. The metservice is forcasting fine weather… Audio
Huge volunteer effort from Nelson-Tasman locals
We speak to reporter Andrew McRae about the huge volunteer effort from Nelson-Tasman locals. Audio
Bellyful busy making meals for firefighters
Community group Bellyful is busy making meals for firefighters at the cricket pavilion at Saxton Field. Bellyful is a group of volunteers who usually prepare and deliver food for families with new… Audio
Nelson Fires Update
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Reporter Andrew McRae gives us the latest on the devastating fires in the Nelson region. Audio
Report from Brightwater
Reporter Andrew McRae has been inside the north east quadrant of the fire cordon near Brightwater. Audio
Waitangi Day: Formality, kai, waka under clear skies
Thousands of people attended events at Waitangi yesterday marking the 179th anniversary of the signing of the treaty. It was a mixture of formality, kai, waka and a real carnival atmosphere under… Audio
Business briefs
The Australian administrators of the collapsed on line trading company Halifax say the shortfall in funds appears to be 15-25 million Australian dollars .. with account balances totalling 211-million… Audio
Early Business News for 1 February 2019
An early look at the day's business news, and how global markets have fared overnight. Audio
